France President to address nation as students blockade dozens of schools

France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, will address the nation later today amid widespread protests that over the past four weeks have morphed from a grassroots movement against fuel tax hikes, to disparate demonstrations against his presidency.

This morning, as President Macron met trade unions and business leaders ahead of tonight’s much-anticipated national address, French students took further action.

According to CNN News, there were disruptions in up to 120 schools across the country — including 40 schools completely blockaded by students — a spokeswoman for the Education Ministry said.